Classroom observation

YES 
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/COMMENTS 
Was the Programme of Study/Scheme of Work being followed? 
Was the medium/short term plan being followed? 
Were resources used adequate? 
Were resources used appropriate for age and ability? 
Was work differentiated? 
Did the classroom environment enhance learning? 
Was ICT used in the subject – any evidence? 
Was there evidence of appropriate communication? 
If appropriate, evidence of literacy/numeracy in the subject? 
Were any training needs identified? 
Was the teacher confident in the subject? 
Were the pupils learning? 
Were IEPs being referred to? 
Were pupils being assessed? 
Were pupils involved in their own assessment? 
Did any issues arise during feedback to the teacher? 
General Comments and Agreed Action 

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
OBSERVATION CHECK LIST 
 

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Professional development observation check list 
School:………………………………… ... Group:………………… No 
Pupils………. 
Teacher:…………………………………. Key Stage:………………………
Other staff:……………………………….. 
Date:……………………………. 
Subject/Session………………………….. 
Time from…………. to …………… 
Observed by: ……………………………………………………………. 
How does the lesson relate to the Programme of Study/Scheme of Work? 
How were resources matched to age and ability? 
How was work differentiated? 
How did the classroom environment enhance learning?